Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, born on June 23, 1992, is a talented artist from Ghana who goes by the stage name MzVee. With a mix of afropop, dancehall, and R&B, she has gained popularity for her hit singles like ‘Borkor Borkor,’ ‘Natural Girl,’ and ‘Dancehall Queen.’ MzVee started her career with Lynx Entertainment and won the New Artiste of the Year award at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards. After parting ways with Lynx Entertainment in 2019, she is now pursuing her music career as a solo artist.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda |
| Date Of Birth: | June 23, 1992 |
| Place Of Birth: | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Occupation: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $1.6 million |
Early Life And Education
Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, professionally known as MzVee, was brought into the world in South La Estates, Accra, to Ernest Hamenoo-Kpeda, a businessman, and Florence Hamenoo-Kpeda, a caterer.
Her roots trace back to Keta in the Volta Region of Ghana. Growing up, she shared her childhood with two older sisters and a brother.
MzVee kick-started her education at St Martin de Porres School in Dansoman, Accra, before moving on to St. Mary’s Girls’ Senior High School, where she delved into Home Economics.
She initially pursued Business Administration at Ghana Telecom University before deciding to leave her studies behind in 2016.
Career
MzVee made her entrance into the Ghanaian music world in 2012 as the frontwoman of D3, a girl band under Lynx Entertainment. D3’s hits like “Good Girls Gone Bad” and “Gyani Gyani” were well-received until the group disbanded in 2013 to prioritize their education.
From 2014 to 2016, MzVee embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut single “Borkor Borkor” in January 2014. Subsequent hits like “Natural Girl” propelled her to win the ‘Unsung Artiste Award’ at the 2014 Ghana Music Awards.
Her debut album, featuring collaborations with notable artists, dropped in November 2014. She followed up with the successful album “Verified” in November 2015 and her third album, “DaaVee,” in May 2017.
Taking a hiatus from 2017 to 2019, MzVee opened up about her battle with depression in a January 2020 interview, dispelling pregnancy rumors. With the support of her friend Efya, she overcame her struggles and announced her return to music in 2020, teasing the release of a single called “Sheriff.”
After taking a two-year break from the music industry due to battling depression, MzVee made a comeback in 2020, revealing her struggles and dispelling pregnancy rumors that had circulated during her absence. With support from her friend Efya, she overcame her challenges and announced her return to music with the release of a single titled “Sheriff.”
In 2020, MzVee had plans to release two albums but was unable to fulfill this due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, she released the album “inVeencible” in December 2020, featuring collaborations with various artists. In March 2021, she partnered with TRACE TV to drop the music video for her song “You Alone.”
In 2022, MzVee marked her 10th year in the music industry and celebrated turning 30 by releasing her fifth album, “10 Thirty,” on June 24.
The album, consisting of ten tracks, includes collaborations with Nigerian artists like Bella Shmurda, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, as well as Ghanaian musicians Stonebwoy and Kofi Kinaata.
Personal Life
In a 2022 interview, MzVee reflected on the end of her past relationship, attributing its demise to her boyfriend’s insecurity. Currently, there is no public information regarding her current romantic status as she has chosen not to disclose any details about her personal relationships.
Nzvee Net Worth
MzVee, the accomplished Ghanaian artist, has amassed a substantial net worth of around $1.6 million, showcasing her unwavering commitment to her musical career.
Discography
MzVee has an extensive discography that includes hit songs, singles, and albums. Here is a list of some of her notable albums:
- Re-Vee-Lation (2014)
- Verified (2015)
- Daavi (2017)
- InVeencible (2020)
Awards And Nominations
- 2014 Ghana Music Awards: Unsung Artiste of the Year (Won)
- 2014 4syte Music Video Awards: Best Discovery (Won)
- 2015 Bass Awards: Best Female Vocal Artist (Won)
- 2015 Ghana Music Awards: Artiste of the Year (Nominated)
- 2015 Ghana Music Awards: Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year (Nominated)
- 2015 Ghana Music Awards: Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year (Nominated)
- 2015 Ghana Music Awards: Best Female Vocal Performance (Nominated)
- 2015 BET Awards: Best New International Artist (Nominated)
- 2016 KORA Music Awards: Best Urban Artist (Nominated)
- 2017 Ghana Music Honours: Best Female Artist Honour (Won)
- 2017 Ghana Music Honours: People’s Choice Artist Honour (Nominated)
- 2017 Ghana Music Awards: Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year (Nominated)
- 2018 Ghana Music Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year (Nominated)
- 2018 Ghana Music Awards: Reggae/Dancehall Artiste (Nominated)
- 2018 Ghana Music Awards: Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year (Nominated)
- 2018 Ghana Music Awards: Collaboration of the Year (Nominated)
- 2018 Ghana Music Awards: Afropop Song of the Year (Nominated)
- 2018 Ghana Music Awards: Album of the Year (Nominated)
- 2019 Ghana Music Awards: Best Music Video of the Year (Won)
- 2021 Ghana Music Awards: Best Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year (Nominated)
- 2021 Ghana Music Awards: Best Music Video of the Year (Won)
- 2021 Ghana Music Awards: Album of the Year (Nominated)
